What help can I get?
If you are on a low income and live in the Borough of Welwyn Hatfield in supported, sheltered or emergency housing you can:
- apply to the Council for Housing Benefit to help pay your rent
- include an application for Council Tax support to help you pay your Council Tax
Council Tax support is:
- restricted to 75% of your liability - this means that everyone has to pay a minimum of 25% of their bill
- limited to a band E property - if your property is in band F, G or H, Council Tax support will be limited to 75% of the charge for a band E property
Universal Credit and Housing Benefit
You should apply to the Department for Work and Pensions for Universal Credit to help with:
- your rent to a private landlord
- your rent and some service charges if you rent from a housing association or a private landlord
Find out how Universal Credit could help you
You should claim Housing Benefit through us if:
- you are living in temporary accommodation or supported accommodation
- you have reached pensionable age
- you are currently receiving Housing Benefit and you have changed your address within the borough
If you think you are eligible use the link below to apply for Housing Benefit.
More help with costs
If you get Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support but still cannot pay your accommodation costs, you may be able to get help through our Discretionary Housing Payment or Hardship Relief schemes.